KUHN ALTOR 7560, Operator'S Manual

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ALTOR 7560
Maintenance and storage
4. Cleaning the conveyor
The conveyor is contained in a unit to keep it clean.
Open the emptying hatch once a week to remove
product accumulated at the back of the unit.
How to proceed:
• Set the tractor distribution lever to the continuous
pumping position.
• Engage the tractor PTO and the beater bar.
• Put the conveyor into forward for a few seconds to
bring out any product accumulated at the back of the
unit.
• Stop the conveyor; disengage the beater bar then
the tractor PTO.
• Stop the tractor engine and remove ignition key.
• Pull on the locking handles (1).
• Release the hooks holding the ring (2).
• Open the hatch as wide as possible (3).
• Use a broom or similar to remove any product left
inside.
• Raise the hatch and put the two hooks into the rings
before lifting the handles.
• Lock the hatch by lifting the handles.
Wait for a few moments until the machine has
completely stopped.